Indian & Sri Lankan Coast Guards hold 7th Annual High Level Meeting in Colombo

Current Context: The 7th Annual High-Level Meeting between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) was held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on November 11, 2024.

• Hosted by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard, the meeting was chaired by ;Director General S. Paramesh of the Indian Coast Guard and Rear Admiral YR Serasinghe of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard.
• The primary goal of this meeting was to enhance collaborative efforts to combat transnational maritime crime and promote regional cooperation.
• Key discussions focused on tackling maritime challenges such as drug trafficking, marine pollution, and safety of mariners, and adopting best practices.

Question:

1 Where was the 7th Annual High-Level Meeting between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) held?

• A) New Delhi, India
• B) Colombo, Sri Lanka
• C) Chennai, India
• D) Galle, Sri Lanka

Answer: B) The meeting took place in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on November 11, 2024, as hosted by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard